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12-17-2010, 05:44 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Loganville Ga
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New member new 79 SWB
Hey guys,
I did the introductory post in the welcome are but wanted to share my new toy with y'all. I picked up my truck yesterday. Has been a Georgia truck it's whole life. The main points are recent repaint, all rust removed, ZZ4 engine, TH400 with reverse manual valve body. The prior owner was sorry to see it go since it originally belonged to his dad who has since passed. Interior is a little rough and I'll be working on that asap. Also have a 4/6 drop planned and adding an overdrive. Right now just plan on driving the snot out of it and have fun before I start tearing it down for upgrades. Pics show a dirty truck since I picked it up in the rain and have been driving it all day. Feeling like a 43 year old kid. |
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12-17-2010, 05:47 PM
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Arrived on a Pale Horse
Join Date: Mar 2007
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Re: New member new 79 SWB
Nice ride, and welcome to the site. You gonna keep the Cragars?
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12-17-2010, 05:50 PM
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Location: Burleson, Texas
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Re: New member new 79 SWB
Very nice!!!!!
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12-17-2010, 05:58 PM
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Location: Marble Falls, TX
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Re: New member new 79 SWB
Are those 15" in front and back? I love Cragars.....
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12-17-2010, 06:01 PM
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Location: Loganville Ga
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Re: New member new 79 SWB
Yep, they are 15's all the way around. I'll probably keep them until I go to a bigger wheel.
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12-17-2010, 07:26 PM
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The One And Only !!!
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Hole in the woods Florida
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Re: New member new 79 SWB
Welcome aboard !
Sharp lookin rig for sure.......   What's that all snuggled up and warm in the garage ?  BTW, I'm a 50 Y/O kid every time I slide behind the wheel of my 97.... 
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93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz !  The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. "Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!
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12-17-2010, 07:52 PM
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Location: Loganville Ga
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Re: New member new 79 SWB
Thats a 64 Mercury Marauder in the garage. Been in my family since 77. I'm probably going to be letting it go when it starts to warm up. Time to work on something new.
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12-17-2010, 08:05 PM
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Location: memphis
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Re: New member new 79 SWB
welcome...love tha wheels
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12-17-2010, 08:11 PM
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Re: New member new 79 SWB
 to the site Nice Truck, always have liked Cragars
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12-17-2010, 08:30 PM
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Re: New member new 79 SWB
welcome aboard, and nice truck.
Do you have any other pics of that '64 merc, I am not sure i've seen one before.
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12-17-2010, 09:06 PM
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The One And Only !!!
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Re: New member new 79 SWB
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Ditto ^^^^ Would like to see more too !!!
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93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. "Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!
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12-17-2010, 09:46 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: New Port Richey, Fl
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Re: New member new 79 SWB
Welcome!! Great looking truck! How do you like the manual valve body in the tranny? I know you said you will be going with an overdrive but Im considering a manual valve body in my truck and was wondering your thoughts on it.
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12-17-2010, 10:08 PM
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Location: Loganville Ga
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Re: New member new 79 SWB
My drive is going to be alot of interstate so the manual valve body isn't too big of deal. If I had to drive in alot of stop and go traffic it would be a pain. Me personally, since I'm not racing at the track I'd just get a good shift kit/converter and call it a day.
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12-17-2010, 10:13 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Loganville Ga
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Re: New member new 79 SWB
Here's a pic of the Mercury when I had it all polished up the Route 66 show.
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12-17-2010, 10:26 PM
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The One And Only !!!
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Hole in the woods Florida
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Re: New member new 79 SWB
WOW.....SWEEET !!!
There's nooo way I'd let that one go, You will end up  sooner or later....
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93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. "Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!
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12-17-2010, 10:33 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: East Texas
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Re: New member new 79 SWB
Hearty welcome from Texas. Nice ride(s). Is your truck going to be a daily driver?
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12-17-2010, 10:54 PM
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Location: Loganville Ga
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Re: New member new 79 SWB
Yep, pretty much a daily driver until summer comes and then it's motorcycle time. Have to get an aftermarket a/c unit in the spring.
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12-17-2010, 11:40 PM
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Robert Olson Transport
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: recent transplant to NC USA
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Re: New member new 79 SWB
looks great maybe we can nominate this one for TOTM one of these days
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12-18-2010, 12:48 AM
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Re: New member new 79 SWB
Nice truck and welcome to the site!
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